Feel free to omit the raisins, or you could get creative and use another dried fruit that's more to your liking: dried cranberries, currants, or even golden raisins, which have their own flavor profile. Avoid using more apple, as that could make the filling soggy.

As for the kind of apple to use, check out our blog post about the very best pie apples. Even though you'll be baking strudel, many of the varieties that are good for pie are also excellent for strudel. Fugi and Granny Smith are two good choices and are excellent when used together to balance out the sweetness. Happy strudel-making! Kye@KAF

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